4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Pierz, MN
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
119 Faust Street Southeast, Pierz, MN
(320) 468-6405
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
39
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.48
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.78
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.03
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.24
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.33
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.39
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.94
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.97
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.11
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF VBP
Program rank
1,100
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
59.91
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0151
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
7.77
Baseline 41.86% · Performance 31.91% · Measure score 7.77 · Achievement 7.77 · Improvement 5.35
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.21
Baseline 4.56 hours · Performance 4.28 hours · Measure score 4.21 · Achievement 4.21 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.47% |
10.72%
1.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 2.5% · Lower 95% interval 6.04% |
| Discharge to community | 52.82% |
50.57%
2.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 53.33% · Lower 95% interval 40.42% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.91 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.63% |
8.2%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 108 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 23.81% |
42%
18.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 105 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
97.3%
2 pts better
|
93.4%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 97.1% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.8% |
3.9%
3.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 7.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.7% |
4.3%
3.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.0% |
4.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 5.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.7% |
12.4%
6.7 pts better
|
19.6%
13.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.0% |
17.5%
11.5 pts better
|
16.7%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 6.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.3% |
22.5%
2.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 25.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.2% |
18.6%
0.4 pts better
|
14.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.1% · Q2 13.3% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 33.3% · 4Q avg 18.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.3% |
2.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.4% |
24.8%
1.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.5% · Q2 30.1% · Q3 19.4% · Q4 26.7% · 4Q avg 26.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.5% |
5.4%
2.9 pts better
|
5.1%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
88.6%
11.4 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.9% |
82.7%
6.2 pts better
|
79.7%
9.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.9% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-04-01
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-03-12
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-07
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-31
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-07
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-12
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-03-12
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-03-12
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-03-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-07
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-01
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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